Activities Assistant - Bel Vista PT (Healthcare)
Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs of residents, the community, and the facility. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the needs of residents and families. Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as requested by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, develop, and implement activity care plans, and conduct resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, or discharges.
Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading. Provide necessary materials, including Braille or audiobooks as appropriate.
Assist with documentation, including quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director. Maintain the Activity Department in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.
Skills:
- Ability to read technical procedures and manuals.
- Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Reasoning Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
Physical Demands: Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual acuity for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
Work Environment: Noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
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